Please Help Decide if I Should Get a Lift or Implants. Or Both?! Mommy Makeover - Boston, MA

I chose to do implants and not lift at this time and I am 5 weeks out and I really like them, They still have dropping and fluffing to do. My thought was if I like the implants without a lift, I avoid scars, if I don't like them, I can always go back for a lift. I chose saline because they aren't as heavy as silicone and they say they give more upper pole fullness. Since I have enough breast tissue and so do you to not have to worry about the feel of saline. I went under the muscle. good luck with your decision, I am sure you will get lots of advice.

I initially was looking into a tummy tuck and then also decided to fix both problems at the same time and save money because of anesthesia and operating room costs. I opted for a breast lift because my surgeon felt that it was all that I needed. I did not want my breasts to be very huge so I agreed. I came out with a 34 D and I am pleased with the results. As for the pain, I was very apprehensive and even requested Xanax to calm my nerves prior to having the surgery. I think it is like child birth. You forget what the pain was like because you are so happy. You will be fine. The first few days are rough but you mostly sleep through them. If I had to do this all over again, I would in a heartbeat without absolutely any hesitation. I look in my mirror every day in awe and I can't believe the difference the surgery made. I worried about the cost but to be honest with you, in hindsight, it is so worth it. Good luck with whatever you decide! :)

I was in the same position as you-- I knew I wanted the tummy tuck and worried that after doing it my breasts would appear even worse! I discussed breast options with my surgeon and ultimately decided to do an implant without a lift. That said, I was a 32A (in reality more like a AA) prior to surgery, so the implant took care of the lift without having the scars of the lift! Where you're starting off at a DD you may be pleased with the results of a lift! You'll decide what's right for you, and whatever decision you make alongside your surgeon will be perfect!

My suggestion would be to do a complete breast augmentation. Implants are only a tool for breast aug, and having the full procedure will ensure that you end up with the slope and curve that are hallmarks of the perfect breast shape. I was only a B-cup going into my surgery, but after nursing my breasts were left dropping down. Implants alone would have enlarged the breasts but not enhanced the shape. The other things to keep in mind are time and gravity, 2 concepts unavoidable, even with the best PS. Heavy implants can stretch and loosen elasticity, causing them to further drop. If you can do it together, you should go for it :)